28 Apr 2024
Buying the Yerevan card online before our holiday was the best thing we ever did. The privileges, such as the airport transfer, start when you arrive (but the timing on the card itself only starts when you use the metro, visit a museum or take the red bus tour from France Square, near the Opera). We registered the card with the ladies in the office at 2, Abovyan Street (the entrance is just inside the Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall, just off Republic Square, by the very popular ice-cream shop). They were ultra helpful, especially Lilet and Nellie. Lilet had already organised our free transfer from the airport during the early hours of the morning (does she ever sleep?) Be patient with the airport Wifi connection. This free transfer avoids all the hassle from the overpriced taxi touts waiting to pounce on you. By the way, we used Yandex Go (the equivalent of Uber) for our return airport transfer and it was very reasonable, plus you will know the price in advance. With the card you get a sim card, a guide book, a Yerevan map, a free trip to Garni / Geghard Monastery / Symphony of Stones (our trip was excellent). You also get free metro access, free entrance to over 30 museums, a free tour and tasting at the Ararat Brandy Museum, discounts at some restaurants, discounts at some shops, e-scooter and bike access...the list goes on. We also did the evening walking tour. We were in Yerevan for two weeks and so we bought the 10 day card but you can buy a 1 day, 2 day 3 day, 5 day, 7 day card depending on your needs. If we had any problems (e.g. if the museum scanner did not work) we contacted the girls in the office via WhatsApp using our sim card and they sorted them out. Have fun!